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: The "silver ceiling" also affects production; few female directors are hired after age 60, compared to male directors who often work into their 80s .
Recent studies from the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media and the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative highlight a stark "age gap" in Hollywood : maturemilfspics
: Women over 50 represent only about 25% of all on-screen characters in that age bracket, while men make up the remaining 75–80% . : The "silver ceiling" also affects production; few
The representation and status of mature women in entertainment are currently defined by a "silver ceiling"—a persistent barrier of ageism and gender inequality that limits roles and visibility for women as they age . While recent years have seen a "ripple of change" with high-profile awards for actresses in their 50s, 60s, and 70s, comprehensive data from 2025 and 2026 indicates that significant disparities remain . Current Representation and Workforce Statistics While recent years have seen a "ripple of
: In 2025, the percentage of top-grossing films with female protagonists dropped to 29% (down from 42% in 2024), with women aged 60 and older accounting for just 2% of major female characters .
: Representation is even lower for women of color; in 2024, only one major film featured a woman of color age 45+ in a leading role . Prevailing Tropes and Narratives
Research - Center for the Study of Women in Television & Film
In search of peace
Our hands bend iron for sickles,
but the heart starts to imagine
our enemies’ necks as grasses
When I read these lines
I thought what an image!
They were enough for me
to reach for my Visa card.
I also loved watching him
performing live. The first
poem he read about
wanting to be a river to
emigrate but still be at home
was marvellous.
Thanks for the introduction Peter.
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Thanks for the comment Owen and glad you liked it. Credit due to Chris Beckett who I met at The Shuffle, Poetry Cafe. Peter
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Thank you so much for posting this. I enjoyed Beweketu’s poetry even more than his novels through the years. I also hope his previous poetry works would be translated into english to reach a larger audience.
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Thanks very much. I’m glad you liked it. Best wishes, Peter
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